1181 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
1181 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
1181 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
1181 Thank God because he's good, because his love never quits.
1181 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
1181 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
1361 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.
1361 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
1361 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
1361 Thank God! He deserves your thanks. His love never quits.
1361 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
1361 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
(Read Psalm 136:1-9)
Forgetful as we are, things must be often repeated to us. By "mercy" we understand the Lord's disposition to save those whom sin has rendered miserable and vile, and all the provision he has made for the redemption of sinners by Jesus Christ. The counsels of this mercy have been from everlasting, and the effects of it will endure for ever, to all who are interested in it. The Lord continues equally ready to show mercy to all who seek for it, and this is the source of all our hope and comfort.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 118:1
Commentary on Psalm 118:1-18
(Read Psalm 118:1-18)
The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; nay, the Lord himself chastened him sorely, bruised him, and put him to grief, that by his stripes we might be healed. God is sometimes the strength of his people, when he is not their song; they have spiritual supports, though they want spiritual delights. Whether the believer traces back his comfort to the everlasting goodness and mercy of God, or whether he looks forward to the blessing secured to him, he will find abundant cause for joy and praise. Every answer to our prayers is an evidence that the Lord is on our side; and then we need not fear what man can do unto us; we should conscientiously do our duty to all, and trust in him alone to accept and bless us. Let us seek to live to declare the works of God, and to encourage others to serve him and trust in him. Such were the triumphs of the Son of David, in the assurance that the good pleasure of the Lord should prosper in his hand.